My computer won't turn on — can you still get my files?

Often, yes. If the hard drive itself is intact, we can usually connect it to another system and retrieve your files even if Windows won't start. Call us to discuss your specific situation.

How quickly do I need to act?

As quickly as possible. If you've accidentally deleted files, avoid saving anything new to that drive. If your computer is crashing, stop using it. The sooner we can assess the drive, the better your chances.

How much does data recovery cost?

Pricing depends on what's involved. We'll assess the situation and explain the cost before doing any work. Call (978) 763-6164 for a quick consultation.

Can you recover photos from an old computer?

Yes, transferring and recovering files from old computers — even ones that no longer work properly — is one of the most common things we help with.

What backup solution do you recommend?

We generally recommend a combination of an external drive for local backup and a cloud service (like Backblaze or similar) for off-site protection. We help you set it up and verify it's working.

Can you recover files deleted by a virus or ransomware?

It depends on the type of attack. Files that were deleted can sometimes be recovered. Files encrypted by ransomware generally cannot be decrypted without the key. We assess each situation individually.

Data Recovery in Athol, MA

Deleted files, a crashed computer, a drive that won't start — act quickly and we may be able to get your data back.

Losing important files is stressful — whether it's family photos, business documents, or years of work. Mike Cote Tech LLC provides data recovery assistance for customers in Athol and surrounding Massachusetts towns. We work to retrieve files lost to accidental deletion, system crashes, corrupt operating systems, and computers that won't boot.

Important: If you've lost data, stop using the affected computer or drive as soon as possible. Every new write to the drive reduces the chances of recovery. Call us right away at (978) 763-6164.

Serving Athol, Gardner, Orange, Templeton, Winchendon, Westminster, Leominster, Fitchburg, Lancaster, Clinton, Rutland, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Holden, Barre, Hubbardston, Petersham, Royalston, and Erving.

Need data recovery help? Call (978) 763-6164 now.

Available Evenings & Weekends: Mon–Fri 7pm–11pm · Sat–Sun 11am–11pm

(Evening and weekend appointments — because your tech problems don't keep office hours.)

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What We Help With

Accidentally deleted files and folders
Data from computers with failed or corrupt Windows installations
Files from computers showing blue screen errors
Data from older computers that no longer start
Documents, photos, videos, and other personal files
Business files and records from failed workstations
Data migration from old computers to new ones

What's Beyond Our Capabilities

We are transparent about our limitations so you know what to expect:

Physically damaged hard drives (drives making clicking or grinding noises, or drives that have suffered water or fire damage) require specialized clean-room lab services that are beyond what we provide.

Solid-state drives (SSDs) that have fully failed are generally not recoverable with standard software tools.

Drives encrypted with BitLocker or other full-disk encryption cannot be recovered without the original recovery key.

If your situation falls into one of these categories, we'll tell you honestly and can point you toward specialist lab services.

The Best Recovery Is Preventing Loss in the First Place

After a data loss event, most people wish they had a backup. Mike Cote Tech LLC helps you set up reliable backup solutions — external drive backups, cloud backup services, or a combination of both — so that losing a hard drive never means losing your data again.

We work with you to find a backup approach that fits your budget and comfort level, and we make sure it's running and working correctly before we leave.